Plans include a larger, ‘traditional’ graduation in July,

Thomas Harden rings a cowbell as he stands up through the vehicles sun roof waving a supporters during a neighborhood parade honoring 2020 student graduates from both J.J. Pearce and Richardson High Schools in Richardson, Texas, Saturday, May 9, 2020. The event was organized by a group of parents who asked neighborhood residents to come out and cheer on the local graduates who's traditional ceremonies were cancelled due to COVID-19.(Tony Gutierrez)

Two separate, in-person graduation events in June are planned for Richardson ISD’s 2020 class.

Social distancing and other COVID-19 precautions will be in place during the events, according to an announcement from the district.

Graduation will not be open to the general public, but graduates will be allowed to bring four family members. They will also be able to walk across the stage, receive their diploma and take photos. Groups will be scheduled to participate by family or household.

Teri Webster. Teri Webster is a freelancer covering Plano for The Dallas Morning News. She has worked as a staff writer and freelancer for several area news outlets and is a regular contributor to Fort Worth Weekly. Email story tips to writerteriw@gmail.com.